Review of Things to Come (1936) by Tim S — 20 Jul 2013

Although it doesn't quite stand the test of time like its predecessor Metropolis, Things to Come is a landmark in the history of sci-fi cinema. A lot of money was spent on this sci-fi epic, and while it wasn't the most successful in the genre, it's certainly one of the most stylistic.

Thanks, in no small part, are due to the creative masterminds behind it: H.G. Wells, William Cameron Menzies, László Moholy-Nagy and Georges Périnal. All had backgrounds in design in one way or another, so it comes as no surprise that the film is impeccably well-designed and extraordinary to look at it.

The ideas that it conjures up are fundamental to human existence while the story itself spans many years with many different characters, with Cabal being the closest to a central character. It's not altogether a perfect film, but I marveled at its scope and ingenuity, as well as its fantastic design and look.

This is definitely one you want to check out.